The Birthright Hellas Committee of Hellenic Cultural Center of the Southwest, in collaboration with the Hellenic Open University, announces twenty-five (25) places for a summer school on “Greek Culture and Civilization from Ancient Times to Modern Era,” which will take place in the medieval settlement of Mystras (Laconia, Greece) from Thursday the 25th of July to Wednesday the 7th of August 2024. The program will include applications from Greeks abroad from the US (US citizens). The program is under the auspices of the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Dear Fellow Cypriots and Friends of Cyprus
TAVLI TOURNAMENT 2024
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Embark on an enchanting musical voyage as David Nahmias proudly presents "The Timeless Melodies of Nikos Gounaris," masterfully performed by the extraordinary Thanos Polydoras. Immerse yourself in an evening where the legendary velvet voice of Gounaris, a figure adored by millions of Greeks across the globe, resonates anew in this rare American tour.
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